Defining a place

• location is where a place is in the map, its latitude and longitude
• Regionalism - Consciousness of and loyalty to a distinct region with a population that shares similarities

  e.g. Southerner/Northerner? Cornish
• Nationalism is the loyalty and devotion to a nation, which creates a sense of national consciousness. Patriotism could be considered as a sense of place.

  e.g. flag, national anthem, sporting events, Welsh (language)? Scottish?
• the subjective (personal) and emotional attachment to place and its meaning. Sense of place (place meaning)
• Characteristics of insiders 

  • place of birth - Born in X or their parents were born there
  • status - Permanent resident. Holds a passport. Can work, vote, claim benefits such as healthcare
  • Language capability - fluent in the language
  • Social Interactions: behaviour and understanding - Understands unspoken rules of the society. Conforms to local norms
  • State of mind - Safe, secure, happy – feels at home or ‘in place’
• Characteristics of outsider

  • place of birth - Not born in X, parents are immigrants
  • status - Temporary visitor, limited stay visa. No access to benefits or support. Travelling for business, pleasure or safety (asylum seeker)
  • Language capability - Not fluent. Does not understand local idioms (variations or slang)
  • Social Interactions: behaviour and understanding - Frequently makes faux paus or misunderstands social interactions
  • State of mind - Homesick, alienated, in exile – feels ‘out of place’